The northern and central regions are facing a severe heatwave which is forecast to last until August 10.
The northern and central regions are facing a severe heatwave which is forecast to last until August 10.
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According to the National Centre for Hydrometeorological Forecasting, the temperature on August 5 in the northern region and north-central coast were 35-39 degrees with 45-60% of humidity. Due to the foehn winds, the temperatures continue to stay high the following day. The regions will have 10-18 hours of over 35 degrees and 45-60% of humidity.
In Hanoi, the temperatures on August 6 were around 36-38 degrees. The heatwave in the northern region will last until August 9. The temperature will start to go down from August 10.
However, the heatwave in the central region will go on for some more days.
Because of the heatwave and foehn winds, warnings over residential fires have been raised, especially when demands for electricity are increasing. Warnings over wildfires were raised in the central region. The heatwave may also cause dehydration and heat shock.
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